Banks: Input Sought on Auditors’ Reporting Obligations Directive

Posted 13 March 2026

The Prudential Authority has released a draft directive for public comment regarding the reporting obligations of auditors under the Banks Act, No. 94 of 1990.

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Call for Input: Prevention & Combatting of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill

Posted 13 March 2026

A notice has been gazetted calling for public comment on a proposed amendment to the Prevention & Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act, No. 12 of 2004, aimed at strengthening penalties and aligning with international standards.

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Legal Practice Council: Misconduct Rule Amendments

Posted 13 March 2026

The Legal Practice Council has gazetted immediate amendments to the rules governing misconduct for legal practitioners under the Legal Practice Act.

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CIPC to Publicise Entities Failing to Comply with Compliance Notices

Posted 13 March 2026

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has announced it will publicise the names of entities that have failed to comply with issued Compliance Notices and have not had such notices set aside by the Companies Tribunal.

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Tourism Act: Draft Code of Good Practice for Short-Term Rentals

Posted 13 March 2026

The Department of Tourism has gazetted a draft code of good practice for short-term rentals, establishing non-binding guidelines for stakeholders ahead of planned amendments to the Tourism Act, No. 3 of 2014.

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Public Procurement Amendment Bill Formally Tabled

Posted 13 March 2026

The Public Procurement Amendment Bill, seeking to reform the application of B-BBEE criteria in state procurement, has been formally introduced in Parliament.

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Draft Ministerial Policy Direction: Broadband Infrastructure Rapid Deployment

Posted 12 March 2026

The Minister of Communications & Digital Technologies has invited public comment on a draft policy direction aimed at accelerating the deployment of high-speed broadband infrastructure across South Africa.

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IRBA Releases 7th Annual Audit Quality Indicators Report

Posted 12 March 2026

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has released its 7th Annual Audit Quality Indicators Survey Report, providing stakeholders with measurable data points to evaluate audit performance and independence.

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Financial Intelligence: Input Sought on Risk & Compliance Return Proposals

Posted 11 March 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has called for input on a draft directive requiring accountable institutions to submit risk and compliance returns under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001.

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Waste Management: Draft Exemption Application Regulations Published for Comment

Posted 11 March 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published draft regulations under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, No. 59 of 2008, detailing the procedures for applying for exemptions.

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IAASB Launches Post-Implementation Review of ISA 540 (Revised)

Posted 11 March 2026

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has initiated a post-implementation review of International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 540 (Revised), Auditing Accounting Estimates and Related Disclosures.

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Banks: Draft Directive on Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment

Posted 10 March 2026

The Prudential Authority has issued a draft directive prescribing requirements for the Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP), with comments due by 30 April 2026.

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IRBA Adopts Narrow-Scope Amendments to ISQMs, ISAs, and ISRE 2400

Posted 10 March 2026

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has adopted narrow-scope amendments to align auditing and review standards with revised definitions of listed and public interest entities.

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IRBA: Final Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance

Posted 09 March 2026

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has approved the Final Pronouncement on Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance, introducing a new Part 5 to the IRBA Code of Professional Conduct.

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Division of Revenue Bill 2026: NCOP and National Assembly Call for Submissions

Posted 06 March 2026

The National Assembly and NCOP have called for submissions on the 2026 Division of Revenue Bill and the 2025/26 Special Appropriation Bill, with deadlines set for March 2026.

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South African Geographical Names Council Amendment Bill: Public Comment Invited

Posted 06 March 2026

The Department of Sport, Arts & Culture has published the draft South African Geographical Names Council Amendment Bill for public comment, proposing a restructured framework for naming committees.

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COIDA: Regulatory Amendments Gazetted to Implement 2022 Amendment Act

Posted 06 March 2026

The Department of Employment & Labour has gazetted four sets of amendments to regulations under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act, No. 130 of 1993, to facilitate the implementation of the 2022 Amendment Act.

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International Trade Administration Act: Draft Amendments Published for Comment

Posted 06 March 2026

The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has invited public comment on substantive draft amendments to the International Trade Administration Act, No. 71 of 2002, which may result in a new legislative framework for trade administration.

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POPIA: New Regulations on Processing Health Information Gazetted

Posted 06 March 2026

The Information Regulator has published final regulations under the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013, providing detailed rules for the processing of health information by specific categories of responsible parties.

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Labour Law Amendment Bill, 2025: Proposed Changes to Employment Statutes

Posted 06 March 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour has gazetted the Labour Law Amendment Bill, 2025, which proposes significant changes to five key pieces of South African labour legislation.

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IFAC: Private Equity Investment in Accountancy Research

Posted 05 March 2026

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has launched a global research initiative and online resource to analyze the rapid growth of private equity investment in professional accountancy firms and its regulatory implications.

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SARB Issues Draft Exchange Control Reform Circulars for Comment

Posted 04 March 2026

The South African Reserve Bank has released nine draft circulars for public comment, detailing proposed exchange control reforms as outlined in the 2026 Budget Review.

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IRBA Issues Staff Audit Practice Alert 12 on Sustainability Assurance

Posted 04 March 2026

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has released Staff Audit Practice Alert 12, providing updated guidance and frequently asked questions regarding sustainability assurance engagements following the adoption of ISSA 5000.

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Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Bill Signed into Law

Posted 03 March 2026

The Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Bill has been signed into law, correcting errors in the 2024 principal Act and clarifying the implementation timeline for new transport regulatory agencies.

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FIC Issues Draft Guidance for SPVs under FICA

Posted 03 March 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has released a draft public compliance communication (PCC) providing guidance to Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) that qualify as accountable institutions under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001.

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